Unveiling the Intricacies of Number Bases: From Real to Complex Numbers

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Number bases are not limited to decimal and binary systems. They can extend to negative numbers, fractions, and even complex numbers. Understanding the intricacies of number bases can unlock a world of mathematical possibilities, from efficient data representation to complex number operations.

Exploring Real Number Bases

⭐️Numbers can be written in different bases such as decimal, base 6, and base 2.

🔢Real numbers include irrational and transcendental numbers, and can be the base for number systems.

🔀To convert a number to base 7, divide the number by 7 and note the remainders.

🔁To convert a number to a base where the base is larger than the original base, first convert the number to base b over a and then reverse it.

💡Base 16 is more efficient than base 2 in expressing values between 0 and 255.

Delving into Complex Number Bases

🌀Complex numbers can be represented using these number bases.

❓Not all complex numbers can be used to create number bases.

🔄The pattern of positive and negative values in complex number bases depends on the sign of the real number.

🔳Complex number bases must be of the form -n + or -i to express any complex value.

FAQ

Can negative numbers and fractions be used as number bases?

Yes, negative numbers and fractions can also be used as number bases.

What is radix economy?

Radix economy compares the number of symbols used per digit to express a range of values.

Are base pi and base e efficient number bases?

Base pi and base e are possible but not as efficient as algebraic number bases.

How can complex numbers be represented using number bases?

Complex numbers can be represented using these number bases.

What form must complex number bases be in to express any complex value?

Complex number bases must be of the form -n + or -i to express any complex value.

Summary with Timestamps

🔢 0:00The video discusses different number systems including decimal, base 6, base 2, negative numbers, rational numbers, real numbers, imaginary numbers, and complex numbers.

🔢 3:06Different number bases can express integers, except for base 0.

🔢 6:02Converting numbers to base 7 involves dividing the number by 7 and noting the remainders.

🔢 9:49Number bases can be used to represent numbers in different systems, and converting between bases can be done by using digits from 0 to the base minus one.

🔢 12:53Radix economy measures the efficiency of a number base in expressing values.

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